Cottey Classmates Pay Tribute

On July 13, 2026, Colorado paid tribute to long-time journalist Lynn Bartels who died from glioblastoma at age 69. Lynn was a proud P.E.O. and alumna of Cottey College. As classmates of Lynn, JI sisters Maggie McDonnell and Kathie Burson were invited to participate with 15 other "Cottey Girls" in singing four of Lynn's favorite Cottey songs. 

(photo taken by Andrew Hudson)

JI Welcomes a New Sister!

Joan Baker was initiated into the P.E.O. Sisterhood on July 6, 2026. In addition to twelve of our chapter members, Joan's friend Pam Williams (IN/Louisville) attended this special meeting.

(l.-r. Lorraine Brooks, Jan Smith, Kate Ward, Jill Hyde, Joan Baker, 

Kathie Burson, Annie Gaddy, Maggie McDonnell, Vicky Hughes.)

Photo taken by Annette Oakley

As is our tradition, Joan was gifted a jar of daisies. These were grown with love in the garden of Deborah and Sarah Raessler.

Resonance Women's Chorus Spring Concert 2026

 Note from Annie: Our director told us last night that tickets for the one Boulder concert are selling much faster than the Longmont concert(s) so if Boulder is where you want to go, it is best to buy tickets very soon. 

Resonance Women's Chorus Think of Yourself as a Breath of Fresh Air Sat. and Sun, April 25 and 26 Sat., May 2 All concerts at 5:00 pm April 25 and 26 at UCC Longmont May 2 at First United Methodist, Boulder Advance purchase is recommended. We will livestream the April 26 concert.  Tickets and full information are at resonancechorus.org.

JI Officers 2026-2027

 

Your Just Incredible Officers for 2026-2027 

were elected in February and installed in March.

(l.-r. Kathie Burson, president; Kate Ward, vice president;

Tanya Lynn, corresponding secretary; Mary Kay Durbin, recording secretary;

Maggie McDonnell, chaplain; and Vicky Hughes, guard)

Photo taken by Jill Hyde

Golden Girl

Kathie Burson was initiated into her mother's chapter, CS (Durango Colorado), on January 7, 1976. Maggie McDonnell presented Kathie with some flowers along with a card and a certificate acknowledging her 50 years as a P.E.O. 

Cottey classmates (1975-77) and fellow Golden Girls

Maggie McDonnell and Kathie Burson

Book Club 2026

 

BOOK CLUB 2026. REVISED

JAN. 14.  Tanya—hostess

The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston

 

Feb. 11.  Maggie—hostess

Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chavalier

 

March 11  Linda—hostess

The Black Wolf by Louise Penney

 

April 8.  Mary Kay—hostess

Mrs. Wilson's Affair by Allyson Reedy

 

May 13. Annette—hostess

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

 

June 10. Annie—hostess

The Return of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson

 

July 8. Vicky—hostess

TBD

Annie Gaddy Invites You to Attend the Resonance Women's Chorus on January 17, 2026

 

We invite you to join Resonance Women's Chorus for All This. It's a simple, beautiful, gentle concert. After having to cancel the original November performances, we are happy to offer these rescheduled performances on January 17. Resonance Women's Chorus All This Saturday, Jan. 17 1:00 and 4:00 pm UCC Longmont Tickets and information are at resonancechorus.org. Tickets are $20 advance and $30 at door if available. Advance purchase strongly recommended. We typically sell out. The concert is 75 minutes, no intermission. The 1:00 pm concert will be livestreamed.